Hospital Administrator - Stratton Community Hospital

Role summary

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The Hospital Administrator supports the smooth day-to-day running of Stratton Community Hospital. Responsibilities are likely to include reception and telephone duties, appointment coordination, maintaining accurate patient and administrative records, processing correspondence, supporting clinical teams, and handling confidential information. Candidates should have strong organisation, communication and customer-service skills, good computer literacy, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy healthcare environment. Previous NHS, hospital or administrative experience is desirable. The role requires professionalism, discretion, reliability and a compassionate approach when dealing with patients, relatives and colleagues. Applicants must be willing to follow NHS policies, equality standards, information-governance requirements and safeguarding procedures.

About the employer

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, community, learning-disability and wider integrated healthcare services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Its services include community hospitals, outpatient care, rehabilitation, specialist mental-health support, crisis services and care delivered in patients’ homes and local communities. Stratton Community Hospital is part of this community-focused healthcare network, supporting residents in North Cornwall and surrounding areas. The Trust works with patients, families, local authorities, primary-care providers and voluntary organisations to deliver safe, accessible and person-centred care. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it is publicly funded and places emphasis on clinical quality, staff development, inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement. Employees generally benefit from NHS terms and conditions, including annual leave, pension arrangements and structured pay progression.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers employment opportunities across healthcare, technology, finance, education, engineering, retail and public services. The NHS is one of the country’s largest employers and regularly recruits administrators, nurses, allied-health professionals and support staff. British culture is diverse, generally polite and community-minded, with strong traditions in sport, music, literature and local festivals. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to quieter coastal and rural communities such as Cornwall. Living costs are highest in London and the South East, while Cornwall can offer a slower pace but fewer highly specialised jobs and seasonal housing pressure. Most overseas workers need a visa; eligible NHS roles may qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa, subject to sponsorship, salary and occupation requirements. Applicants should check GOV.UK rules, registration requirements and employer sponsorship before relocating. National transport is extensive, though rural Cornwall relies more heavily on cars and buses.